Let’s talk about one of the most underrated healing tools in the modern world: Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM). It’s not just for elite athletes or research labs anymore. I offer this same technology in Land O’ Lakes as part of my integrative therapy toolkit. And no, you don’t need NFL money to experience the benefits.
The NFL Miracle: Terrell Owens’ Super Bowl Recovery
Do you remember the 2004 Super Bowl? That was back in the Brett Favre days, when Lambeau was loud, winter was real, and football meant everything (it still does). While the Packers weren’t in that game, most sports fans remember watching it. Why? Because Terrell Owens pulled off what looked like a medical miracle.
In 2004, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens suffered a fractured fibula, torn deltoid ligament, and multiple soft tissue injuries. Doctors said he’d be out for at least 13 weeks. But thanks to intense FSM treatments administered by one of my mentors, Dr. Carolyn McMakin. She literally stayed with him and worked on him daily. Owens made an unheard-of recovery and played six weeks later in the Super Bowl, catching 9 passes for 122 yards.
Dr. McMakin used FSM to heal the broken bone and torn tissue in those initial weeks. Then, at five weeks post-injury, she was able to eliminate the scarring and fibrotic tissue that had formed as a result of the healing process. This is one of the most miraculous features of FSM: it can melt and remove scar tissue, including deep internal fibrosis.
What Exactly Is Frequency Specific MicrocuFSM?
FSM, or Frequency-Specific Microcurrent, is one of the non-needle therapies I offer here in Land O’Lakes. It’s perfect for those who are needle-averse or want to explore complementary options for healing.
For many issues, I often recommend doing both acupuncture and FSM together they work beautifully as a team. I’ve treated a lot of neuropathy, bulging/herniated/degenerative discs and migraines and I wouldn’t want to have to pick one or the other to treat those things. But there are also plenty of conditions I can treat with just FSM, and just as effectively: dental pain, kidney stones, scar tissue, nerve pain and things like that.
FSM, or Frequency-Specific Microcurrent, is one of the non-needle therapies I offer here in Land O’Lakes. It’s perfect for those who are needle-averse or want to explore complementary options for healing.
FSM uses extremely low levels of current (in microamperes) delivered at specific frequencies to target tissues and conditions. It’s non-invasive, painless, and deeply effective. But it’s not magic, it’s bioelectric medicine backed by science.
And no, it’s not a TENS unit. I know, I know… they both have wires and electricity, but that’s about where the similarities end. FSM works at the cellular level, increasing ATP and reducing inflammation. A TENS unit just kind of distracts your nerves like a toddler with a shiny toy. Helpful? Sometimes. But FSM is in a whole different league when it comes to actual healing.
Here’s What FSM Can Do:
1. Reduce Inflammation FAST
Inflammatory markers like TNF-α and IL-6 have been shown to drop significantly within 90 minutes of FSM treatment. One study on fibromyalgia patients showed TNF-α levels dropped from 305 pg/mL to 78 pg/mL in a single session.
2. Increase Cellular Energy by 500%
This isn’t hype. A landmark 1982 study by Ngok Cheng demonstrated that microcurrent increases ATP (cellular energy)by up to five times. That’s the energy your body uses to heal, rebuild tissue, and reduce pain.
3. Melt Scar Tissue
FSM can soften and remodel scar tissue, even old, stubborn tissue, by stimulating the cells responsible for repair and reducing fibrosis. I never ever mention this to patients for aesthetic scarring, this is more internal. Think post op and physical trauma, internal scarring.
4. Help with Burns and Burn Scarring
FSM is also showing remarkable results in treating burn injuries. It helps:
- Reduce inflammation around damaged tissue
- Improve circulation to promote healing
- Soften and remodel hypertrophic or fibrotic burn scars
- Restore sensation and reduce pain in surrounding areas
5. Speed Up Post-Surgical Recovery
Whether it’s a knee replacement, C-section, or torn rotator cuff, FSM helps:
- Reduce swelling
- Increase mobility
- Improve tissue strength and flexibility
- Shorten recovery timelines dramatically
6. Prevent & Reduce Soreness After Workouts (DOMS)
If you’re an athlete or even just returning to movement after an injury, FSM can reduce soreness by targeting inflammation and stimulating tissue repair. Studies have shown reduced soreness at 24, 48, and 72 hours after intense exertion.
7. Support Concussion Recovery
FSM has specific protocols for reducing brain inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting neural repair after concussions. It can help ease headaches, brain fog, sensitivity to light and sound, and other post-concussion symptoms, making it a valuable tool for athletes and non-athletes alike.
Why This Matters in Land O’ Lakes
You don’t have to be a pro athlete or burn victim to benefit. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, living with chronic inflammation, or just want your body to feel like your body again, FSM offers results that are fast, safe, and supported by science.
And unlike the NFL? You don’t need a team of therapists or a private jet. Just schedule a visit.
